Niagara County events
Oct. 26 to Nov. 2
Following is Niagara Sunday’s weekly listing of upcoming public events held around Niagara County. If you would like your event included, send the information two weeks in advance to: Niagara Community Calendar, c/o The Buffalo News, 8353 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls, NY 14304, fax to: 283-1691 or e-mail to: niagaranews@buffnews.com . Today
PARENTS SEMINAR: Smart Discipline for Parents Seminar based on Larry Koenig’s best-selling book, presented by national spokesman Dale Hancock, 6 to 8 p. m., St. Paul Lutheran Church, 453 Old Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda. Admission, $10 per person; $18 per couple. Call 692-3255 to reserve seats.
READ TO THE DOGS: Children in grades one to six can practice their reading skills and make a new friend by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog, 2 to 4:30 p. m., North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive. Call 693-4132 to sign up for a 15-minute session.
ART SHOW: Niagara Arts Guild annual Fall Show, 2 to 4 p. m., Niagara Historical Society, 215 Niagara St., Lockport. Refreshments will be served, and awards will be presented.
PERFORMANCE: Starry Night Theatre presents “Night of the Living Dead,” 8 p. m., Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda. Call 743-1614 for reservations or go online to www.starrynighttheatre.com for more information. ART SHOW: “Kenmore Art Society Fall Show” and “Save-A-Pet Fund Raiser Invitational Show,” 10 a. m. to 5
p. m., Market Street Art Center, 247 Market St., Lockport. Free. Continues through Sunday.
PERFORMANCE:“ Metamorphosis” by Niagara University Theatre, 2
p. m., Castellani Art Museum, Niagara University, Route 104, Lewiston. Tickets, $7.
PERFORMANCE: The Niagara Regional Theatre Guild presents “Tuesdays With Morrie,” 3 p. m., Cardinal O’Hara Performing Arts Center, 39 O’- Hara Road, Town of Tonawanda. Tickets, $14; students and senior citizens, $13; presale, $10. Sunday. Call 284-6358 for reservations or go online to www.niagaratheatre.com . MEETING: Alcoholics Anonymous Golden Slipper, 9:30 a. m., UAW Hall, 524 Walnut St., Lockport; Attitude Adjustment, 10 a. m., First Step Center, Allen Street, Niagara Falls; La- Salle Big Book, 7:30 p. m., Bacon Memorial Presbyterian Church, 156 59th St., Niagara Falls; Fifth Tradition, 8
p. m., St. John’s Episcopal Church, 100 Chestnut St., Youngstown; and Lock City, 8 p. m., Emmanuel Methodist Church, East Avenue and Washburn Street, Lockport.
Monday
PROGRAM: Lewiston Village Trustee and Historian Terry Collesano will speak on “A Nostalgic Look at Center Street, Vintage ’40s and ’50s,” in a program sponsored by the Historical Association of Lewiston, 6:30 p. m., Barton Hill Hotel, 100 Center St.
ORIENTATION SESSION: Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity will hold an orientation session for prospective homeowners to be considered for a house, 6:30 p. m., Earl W. Brydges Public Library, 1425 Main St., Niagara Falls.
FAN DAY: The Village of Lewiston Recreation Department is sponsoring a Fan Day for children ages 5 and up, where participants can decorate an inflatable baseball bat and key chain to use to cheer on their favorite sports team and make a banner, 4 p. m., Lewiston Red Brick School, North Fourth and Onondaga streets. Free. Call 754-1990 to register.
BALLROOM DANCE CLASS: Offered through the Lewiston Council on the Arts, beginners’ class, 5:45 to 6:45 p. m.; intermediate class, 7 to 8
p. m.; advanced class, 8 to 9 p. m., Lewiston Opera Hall, 732 Center St. Cost for the 10-week series, $100 per person prepaid or $12 per class. Call 754-0166 for more information.
VIDEO PRESENTATION: The History Center presents “The 1960s: a Time of Change,” a video about Lockport’s former buildings, including the Lohrman Building, Williams Brothers, Kresges and more, 3 p. m., Erie Canal Discovery Center, 24 Church St., Lockport. Cost, $4. Call 439-0431 for suggested reservations. Continues Wednesdays and Fridays.
BAND REHEARSAL: The Bergholz German Band meets at 8 p. m., Bergholz Fire Hall, Niagara Road. Prospective members are welcome.
FACILITATED ENROLLMENT: For Medicaid, Child Health Plus and Family Health Insurance programs, 9 a. m. to 3 p. m. today, Tuesday and Thursday; 1 to 4 p. m. Wednesday; and 9 a. m. to noon Friday, Hamilton B. Mizer Primary Care Center, 501 10th St., Niagara Falls. Call 278-4620 for more information.
DISCOVERY CENTER HOURS: Erie Canal Discovery Center, 9 a. m. to 5 p. m., 24 Church St., Lockport. Open through Friday.
MEETINGS: Alcoholics Anonymous Lockview, 6:30 a. m., Plymouth Congregational Church, 98 East Ave., Lockport; Big Book Step Group, 7:30
a. m., St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 723 Seventh St., Niagara Falls; Lockport Discussion, 10 a. m., Plymouth Congregational Church, 98 East Ave., Lockport; Big Book Step Group, 6:30
p. m., St. Paul’s Methodist Church, Niagara Falls; Survivors Big Book Group, 6:30 p. m., Grace Lutheran Church, Pershing Avenue and Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls; New Green Group International Open Discussion Meeting, 8 p. m., First Congregational Church, 822 Cleveland Ave., Niagara Falls; and Open Channel Big Book, 8
p. m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Second Street and Rainbow Avenue, Niagara Falls.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: Adult volunteers are needed to assist the program coordinator of Memory Minders, a program of the Dale Association for adults with mild memory loss, 10:30 a. m. to 2:30 p. m., meeting at the Dale Association, 33 Ontario St., Lockport. Call Kathy Austin at 433-3344, Ext. 4, for more information.
GLEE CLUB REHEARSALS: Lock City Glee Club, 7 p. m., Christ Episcopal Church, Rochester Road and Fieldcrest Drive, Lockport. New members are invited to join.
FITNESS PROGRAM: Independent Health Association’s low-impact SilverSneakers fitness class, which focuses on improving muscular strength and much more for senior citizens, 9 to 10 a. m., Niagara Falls Family YMCA, 1317 Portage Road. Also offered Wednesdays and Fridays. Senior citizens subscribing to Independent Health’s Medicare Advantage plan can receive a free fitness facility membership at the YMCA.
MUSEUM HOURS: North Tonawanda History Museum, 314 Oliver St., 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. today and Tuesday, and 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The museum is also open by appointment. Call 213-0554 or 692-2681 for more information.
EXERCISE: An exercise class for senior citizens, a program of gentle exercise that combines recreation and socialization, 1 to 2:30 p. m. every Monday, DeGraff Community Center of Kaleida Health, 139 Division St., North Tonawanda. Cost, $2 per week. Call 690-2271 or 692-8731 to register.
EXERCISE: Fit After 50, 8:40 to 9:15 a. m., every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Niagara Falls Family YMCA, 1317 Portage Road. Gentle stretching. All are welcome.
YOUTH PROGRAM: Opportunity for young people to learn about prevention of drug and alcohol abuse and about recovery and dependency, 7 to 8:30 p. m., Dale Association, 33 Ontario St., Lockport.
FREE CLINIC: Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic, 10 a. m. to 3:30
p. m., Trott Access Center, 1001 11th St., Niagara Falls. Confidential and anonymous. No appointment needed. Use the Elmwood Street entrance. Continues Wednesday. Call 278-1900 for more information.
MUSEUM OPEN: The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum is open seven days per week, 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. today through Saturday; and noon to 4 p. m. Sunday, 180 Thompson St., North Tonawanda.
Tuesday
PURSE WORKSHOP: The Village of Lewiston Recreation Department is offering an adult class to make a felt knitted purse, taught by Muriel Eley, 6:30 p. m., Lewiston Red Brick School, North Fourth and Onondaga streets. Cost, $20. Continues Nov. 11. Call 754-1990 to register.
REGISTRATIONS DUE: For the state-approved Mandated Reporter Training: Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Maltreatment/Neglect, 6 to 8:30 p. m. Nov. 4, Orleans/ Niagara BOCES Conference Center, 4124 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn. Fee, $20. Call (800) 836-7510, Ext. 3752, to register or send an e-mail to sscheffler@onboces.org . SPECIAL PROGRAM: One Book One Community program, where award-winning novelist Gary D. Schmidt will give an author talk and sign his book “The Wednesday Wars,” 7 p. m, the Wheeler Room, Lockport Public Library, 23 East Ave. Copies of the book are available to purchase for $10.
SPOOKY HALLOWEEN STORIES: Bring a blanket to cuddle while you listen to spooky and funny Halloween stories as part of Bedtime Story Fun, 6:30 to 7:15 p. m., North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive. This is for toddlers and preschoolers. Call 693-4132 to register.
SPECIAL PROGRAM: “Amish Customs & Quilts,” where you can bring your own quilt for comments, a program by Sally McCarthy as part of a meeting of the Sanborn Area Historical Society, 7 p. m., Sanborn Fire Hall, Buffalo Street, Route 429. Refreshments will be served.
MEETING: Nioga Library System board of trustees, 6:15 p. m., open hearing; business meeting at 6:30, Nioga Headquarters, 6575 Wheeler Road, Lockport.
RUBBER STAMPING WORKSHOP: Where you’ll learn the technique of rubber stamping, 6:30 p. m., Lewiston Red Brick School, North Fourth and Onondaga streets. Cost, $15. Call 754-1990 to register.
DINING EVENT: Niagara University’s College of Hospitality and Tourism Management and Continuing Education are holding fine dining events for the community that showcase the culinary skills of guest chefs and student managers, with three seatings starting at 6 p. m., fourth floor, St. Vincent’s Hall, Niagara University, Route 104, Lewiston. Fee, $16. Call 286-8181 for reservations, which are necessary. Continues Wednesday.
CHORUS REHEARSAL: The Retired Men’s Chorus meets at 9:15 a. m. every Tuesday, Bacon Memorial Presbyterian Church, 166 59th St., Niagara Falls. Visitors and prospective members are welcome.
ART DISPLAY: “Freedom Crossing: the Underground Railroad in Greater Niagara,” 11 a. m. to 5 p. m., Castellani Art Museum, Niagara University, Route 104, Lewiston. Continues 11 a. m. to 5 p. m. through Saturday and 1 to 5 p. m. Sunday.
GALLERY HOURS: School of the Arts Gallery, where the owner also invites artists, poets, crafters and designers to present their works, 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. through Saturday, 402 Center St., Lewiston. The gallery is also open during special events.
CLASS: Iyengar Yoga, 7 p. m., Shoppe on Main, 2714 Main St., Newfane. Continues Sundays. Call 778-9377 for information.
PINOCHLE GROUP: 1:15 p. m., North Tonawanda Senior Citizens Center Center, 110 Goundry St.
STORY TIME: Movers & Shakers, for children ages 23 months to 3 years accompanied by an adult, 10:30 to 11:30 a. m., Lockport Public Library, 23 East Ave. Call 433-5935, Ext. 4, to register.
CHORUS REHEARSAL: The Lockport Chorale, 7 p. m., Lockport High School, 250 Lincoln Ave.
ADAPTED GYM: The Niagara Falls Family YMCA is offering a variety of gym programs geared especially for those facing developmental and physical challenges, 6 to 7 p. m., 1317 Portage Ave. Adapted gym programming, $4 per participant, with caregivers free. Call 285-8491 for more information.
MEETINGS: Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Step Group, 7:30 a. m., St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 723 Seventh St., Niagara Falls; New Freedom Group, 10 a. m., 2470 Allen Ave., Niagara Falls; the Tuesday Afternoon Meeting, 12:30 p. m., Horizon Health Services, 36 East Ave., Lockport; Early Beginning Group, 7 p. m., St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 616 Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls; Lew-Port Group, 8
p. m., First Presbyterian Church, 505 Cayuga St., Lewiston; and Big-Book Lockport, 8 p. m., St. John’s Baptist School, Chestnut and McCallum, Lockport.
ARTS & CRAFTS PROGRAM: For anyone age 55 and older, 9:30 to noon, North Tonawanda Senior Citizens Center, 110 Goundry St. Projects are available for a minimal cost. Continues through Friday.
MUSEUM HOURS: 11 a. m. to 5 p. m. today through Saturday, and 1 to 5 p. m. Sunday, Castellani Art Museum, Niagara University, Lewiston.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM: For children ages 2z to 5, with books, games, crafts, holiday parties, birthday celebrations and special guests, 9:30 to 10:30 a. m. or 11 a. m. to noon, Youngstown Public Library, 240 Lockport St.
OPEN ENROLLMENT: Area residents may now enroll in Medicaid, Child Health Plus and Family Health Plus, 9 a. m. to 3 p. m., Hamilton B. Mizer Primary Care Center, 501 10th St., Niagara Falls. Enrollees should bring identification showing their date of birth, a current utility bill or other address verification and wage information. For more information, call 285-1563.
ART EXHIBIT: “Devotional Displays: Personal & Community Traditions,” through Jan. 9, 2009, 11 a. m. to 5 p. m., Castellani Art Museum, Niagara University, Route 104, Lewiston. Free. Continues 11 a. m. to 5 p. m. through Saturday; and 1 to 5 p. m. Sunday.
FREE CLINIC: A well-baby clinic is held in the morning and an immunization clinic is held in the afternoon, Trott Access Center, 1001 11th St., Niagara Falls. Appointments by calling 278-1903. Clinics also held in North Tonawanda and in Lockport.
SUPPORT GROUP: Breast cancer support for those who have experienced breast cancer and their families, 7:30 p. m., Room 723A, Mount St. Mary’s Hospital, 5300 Military Road, Lewiston. AL-ANON: Help with dealing with someone else’s alcohol problem, 12:30
p. m., Tuesday Afternoon 12 Steppers, 66 Mead St., North Tonawanda; 7
p. m., Seven Clan Al-Anon, Jay’s Place Diner, Walmore Road, Tuscarora Reservation; and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 616 Cayuga Drive, Niagara Falls.
NAR-ANON: Helping families cope with substance abuse by someone they love, 7 to 8:30 p. m., Clearview Outpatient Center, 66 Mead St., North Tonawanda.
SUPPORT GROUP: Weekly meeting, sponsored by the Niagara County AIDS Case Management Program and AIDS Task Force, for people with HIV/AIDS, 5:30 to 7 p. m. in Niagara Falls. Strictly confidential. Call 297-4004 for information.
BRIDGE: Wheatfield Senior Citizens Center, 12:45 p. m., 2790 Church Road. Learn to play bridge from 10 a. m. to noon.
RECREATION PROGRAM: For developmentally disabled children 3 to 10 years old, 2 to 6 p. m., Niagara United Cerebral Palsy, 9812 Lockport Road, Town of Niagara. Continues Wednesday and Thursday.
SUPPORT GROUP: Overeaters Anonymous, 7 p. m., St. Leo Catholic Church, Military Road, Niagara Falls.
STORY HOUR: Preschool story hour, 9:30 to 10:30 a. m. and 11 a. m. to noon, Youngstown Library, 240 Lockport St.
Wednesday
FREE HEARING SCREENING: Offered by Niagara Hearing Clinic audiologist David Pucci, 6 to 7:30 p. m., Dale Association’s Senior Citizen Center, 33 Ontario St., Lockport. Call 433-4441 for an appointment.
FALL BABY TIME: Children ages nine to 23 months and accompanied by an adult will learn about the library and the joy of books through rhymes, songs and socializing, 10:30
a. m., North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive. Call 693-4132, Ext. 5, to register.
CRAFT CLASS: The Village of Lewiston Recreation Center will offer a workshop of Holiday Decorating Craft Ideas for adults, 6 p. m., Lewiston Red Brick School, North Fourth and Onondaga streets. Cost, $5. Call 754-1990 to register.
MEETING: Independent Living of Niagara County’s Deaf Social Support Group for the deaf and hard of hearing, 1 to 3 p. m., 746 Portage Road, Niagara Falls. Call 284-4131 or (888) 567-6454 for more information.
CROCHET AND KNITTING CLUB: Share ideas, skills and enthusiasm with those who are creative with yarn, 4 to 5 p. m., North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive. Call 693-3009 for more information.
PRESCHOOL PARTY: For children ages 4 to 6 who are ready to sit and listen to 45 minutes of stories, finger plays, songs, craft and a movie, 1:30 to 2:15 p. m., Lockport Public Library, 23 East Ave. Call 433-5935, Ext. 4, to register.
FAMILY STORY TIME: A drop-in story time for the whole family, featuring 45 minutes of stories, finger plays, songs, craft and a movie, 6:30 to 7:15 p. m., Lockport Public Library, 23 East Ave. No registration is required.
ART WORKSHOP: Soft Pastel with Todd Overturf, 6:30 to 8:30 p. m., Partners in Art Studio & Gallery, 83 Webster St., North Tonawanda. Continues on Wednesdays through Dec.
3. Call 692-2141 for more information.
MEETINGS: Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Step Group, 7:30 a. m., St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 723 Seventh St., Niagara Falls; 10 a. m., Horizon Health Services, 36 East Ave., upper suite, Lockport; Primary Purpose Group, 10:30 a. m., 822 Cleveland Ave., Niagara Falls; Intoxicated on Life, 3:30 p. m., Alcoholism Council of Niagara County, 41 Main St., Lockport; LaSalle Group, 7 p. m., Salvation Army, 7018 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls; Independence Group, 8 p. m., First Step Center, Allen Avenue, Niagara Falls; United We Stand, 8 p. m., 412 39th St., Niagara Falls; and Friendly, 8 p. m., Dale Association Senior Center, 33 Ontario St., Lockport.
STORY HOUR: Preschool story hour, 9:30 to 10:30 a. m. and 11 a. m. to noon, Ransomville Library, 3733 Ransomville Road. LECTURE SERIES: On divorce and separation, 7 p. m., St. John the Baptist Outreach Center Dining Room, 160 Chestnut St., Lockport.
FREE DANCE CLASS: Dance instructor Joan Harris teaches participants popular line dances, including the electric slide, the Jersey strut, Louisiana strut, steppin’, My Way and the Jackie Gleason, 5 to 7 p. m., Doris Jones Family Resource Building, 3001 Ninth St., Niagara Falls. Call 285-5374 to register.
MUSEUM HOURS: Lewiston Museum, 1 to 4 p. m., 469 Plain St. Admission is by goodwill donation. Continues through Sunday.
AL-ANON: Help with dealing with someone else’s alcohol abuse, 10:30
a. m., Ray of Hope Al-Anon: St. Leo Catholic Church, front door, 2748 Military Road, Town of Niagara; 8 and 9:30 p. m., First United Methodist Church, 65 Main St., North Tonawanda.
WEIGHT LOSS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly, support group dedicated to weight loss and maintenance, 5:45 to 6:45 p. m., Sutherland Lodge, 1400 Ruie Road, North Tonawanda.
CRAFTS: 12:30 p. m. Wheatfield Senior Citizens Center, 2790 Church Road. Ceramics and woodworking offered at 9 a. m.
SUPPORT GROUP: Onward, healing and compassion for people who are divorced or separated, 7 p. m., St. John the Baptist School, 160 Chestnut St., Lockport. Sponsored by Eastern Niagara County Catholic parishes. Free and open to all.
BUSINESS EXCHANGE: Niagara Area Business Exchange is a group of business professionals who meet to exchange business leads, 8 a. m. every Wednesday, Holiday Inn, 515 S. Transit Road, Lockport. For information, call 433-1984.
FREE LEGAL ADVICE: Legal Advocacy Service, sponsored by Mental Health Association in Niagara County, offers free legal advice to qualified clients, 9 a. m. to 4 p. m., 36 Pine St., Lockport. For information and appointments, call Betty, 433-3780.
FREE CLINIC: Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic, noon to 3:30 p. m., Trott Access Center, 1001 11th St., Niagara Falls. Confidential and anonymous. No appointment needed. Continues each Wednesday.
SUPPORT GROUP: Lockport New Beginnings, for people recovering from alcohol or drug dependency, 6
p. m., Dale Association, 33 Ontario St., Lockport.
Thursday
CELEBRATION: 80th Anniversary Celebration of Catholic Charities in Niagara County, 5:30 p. m., the Niagara Club, 24 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls. Cost, $35. Call 282-2351 for reservations.
MEETINGS: Profnet: Business to Business in Western New York will share business referrals at its breakfast meetings, 7:30 to 8:45 a. m. every Thursday, Jetport Restaurant, 7100 Porter Road, Town of Niagara. More information about the organization is on its Web site, www.profnet.org . FREE PROGRAM: “Financing Sources and Business Plan Development,” as part of a “Rake in the Money” seminar offered by the Small Business Development Center at Niagara County Community College, 1:30 to 3:30 p. m., Summit Extension Site, 6929 Williams Road, Wheatfield. Call 434-3815 to register, or go online to www.sbdc@niagaracc.suny.edu . MEETINGS: Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Step Group, 7:30 a. m., St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 723 Seventh St., Niagara Falls; Acceptance Group, 10 a. m., Horizon Outpatient, 1750 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls; Big Book Step Group, 6:30 p. m., St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 723 Seventh St., Niagara Falls; Beginners Group, 7
p. m., United Methodist Church, 8306 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls; Whirlpool 12 & 12 Group, 8 p. m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Second Street and Rainbow Boulevard, Niagara Falls; 7 Clan Group, 8 p. m., Suzy Lane and Upper Mountain Road, Lewiston; and Sober Winners, 9:30 a. m., VFW Post 2535, 112 Caledonia St., Lockport.
ADAPTED SWIM PROGRAM: The Niagara Falls Family YMCA is offering an adapted swim program for those facing developmental or physical challenges, 6 to 7 p. m., 1317 Portage Road. Fee, $2 per participant, with caregivers free. Call 285-8491 for more information. HEALTH INSURANCE SEMINAR: Niagara County Office for the Aging will conduct a health insurance seminar with representatives from the Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage Program, Univera, Independent Health and BlueCross, 10 a. m., North Tonawanda Senior Citizens Center, 110 Goundry St., North Tonawanda.
WEIGHT LOSS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly, a support group dedicated to weight loss and maintenance, 7 to 8
p. m., Middleport Scout House, Rochester Road, Route 31, Middleport.
MEETING: Rotary Club of Niagara County Central breakfast meeting, 7:15 a. m. every Thursday, Olympia Restaurant, 3312 Niagara Falls Blvd., Wheatfield. Prospective members are welcome.
A. M. LOCKPORT TOASTMASTERS: 7 to 8:30 a. m., Friendly’s Restaurant, 2 W. Main St., Lockport. Guests and visitors welcome.
AL-ANON: Help with dealing with someone else’s alcohol problem; 7
p. m., Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 4671 Townline Road, Ransomville.
Friday
HALLOWEEN PARTY: The Village of Lewiston Recreation Department is sponsoring the Lewiston Halloween Party, with carnival-type games for children, 6 to 8 p. m., gymnasium, Lewiston Red Brick School, North Fourth and Onondaga streets. Free. Sponsored in part by Lewiston retailers and professionals.
MASQUERADE BALL: Step Back in Time living history performers will go on as part of the Tuscarora Inn’s Masquerade Ball, with part of the proceeds going to the Step Back in Time living history program, 8 p. m., Tuscarora Inn, 128 Walnut St., Lockport. Tickets, $45. Call 434-1288 for reservations.
MEETINGS: Alcoholics Anonymous Lockview, 6:30 a. m., Plymouth Congregational Church, 98 East Ave., Lockport; Big Book Step Group, 7:30
a. m., St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 723 Seventh St., Niagara Falls; Youngstown Group, 10 a. m., St. Bernard Catholic Church, 218 Hinman St.; Early Rising and Obliging, 10 a. m., 83rd Street and Buffalo Avenue, Niagara Falls; Sisters and Brothers in Sobriety, 6:30 p. m., First Baptist Church, Fourth and Main streets, Niagara Falls; First Step Group, 8 p. m., Hooker Auditorium, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St.; and Speaker Meeting, 8 p. m., Grace Episcopal Church, Genesee at Cottage streets, Lockport.
Saturday
SPECIAL FESTIVAL: Wine, Chocolate & Cheese Fest, featuring a farmers’ market, 11 a. m. to 4 p. m., Pekin Fire Hall, 3024 Upper Mountain Road, Cambria. Cost, $10.
LEAF PRINT MAKING: As part of a visual arts workshop, 2 to 3 p. m., Carnegie Art Center, 240 Goundry St., North Tonawanda. Members, $7.50; nonmembers, $8.
LITERARY MEETING: “If All Niagara Reads the Same Book,” 10 a. m., Book Corner, 1801 Main St., Niagara Falls. Call Michelle at 745-7625 for more information.
HEALTH PROGRAM: “Know Your Healthy Steps for Diabetes,” as part of the “Health for All Seasons” program, 8:30 a. m. to noon, Our Lady of Peace, second-floor community room, 5285 Lewiston Road, Lewiston. Includes a free A1C blood test for diabetes control and a light breakfast. Call 298-2145 to register.
VARIETY SHOW: Wilson Middle/ High School 2008 Variety Show, 7:30 p. m., high school auditorium, Lake Street. Adults, $5; senior citizens and students, $4; children under 5, free.
ART EXPRESS: Family workshop with Cubist-inspired Object Paintings, where you can look at objects from a variety of angles as teachers explore line, shape and color, 2 p. m., Castellani Art Museum, Niagara University, Route 104, Lewiston. Members, $2; non-members, $3.
MEETINGS: Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book Step Group, 7:30 a. m., St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 723 Seventh St., Niagara Falls; Boulevard Helping Hands, 10 a. m., 2800 Church Road, Wheatfield; Lower River Group, 1 p. m., St. John’s Episcopal Church, 110 Chestnut St., Youngstown; Ladies Nite, 6 p. m., First United Methodist Church, 8210 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls; New International Group, 6:30 p. m., Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Auditorium, 621 10th St.; and Sobriety on Saturday Night, 7 p. m., 344 Walnut St., Lockport.
CHESSNUTS: Kids and their families are welcome to learn to play chess or come to compete at a meeting of the ChessNUTS, 1 p. m., Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St., Lewiston. Call 754-4720 to join or go online to www.LewistonPublicLibrary.org for more information. EVENT:“ Just Say No” program for students in third, fourth and fifth grades is offered from 7 to 9 p. m. on the first Saturday of each month, Lockport Family YMCA, 21 East Ave. Registration begins at 6:15 and is limited to the first 150 children. Admission is $1 and participants should bring their own swimsuit and towel. Sponsored by the Barge Canal Optimists.
CHOWDER & BAKE SALE: 10:45
a. m., St. Johnsburg Fire Hall, 7165 Ward Road, Wheatfield.
